Our Story
Finding the right support shouldn't be the hard part.
Mativa is a dedicated directory of perinatal mental health specialists, built so finding care feels simple, not one more thing to figure out.
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Our Philosophy
Not every therapist is the right therapist. During the perinatal experience, that distinction matters more than most.
Mativa was built on a simple premise: that someone navigating pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, infertility, or birth trauma deserves care from a clinician who trained specifically for this chapter, not a generalist doing their best.
General directories list everyone. We list specialists. Every therapist on Mativa has demonstrated focused expertise in perinatal mental health. That's not a preference — it's the standard.
We keep the directory small on purpose. A shorter list of the right people is worth more than a longer list of the wrong ones, and we like it that way.
The moment you decide to reach out for support is a significant one. Where you look should honor that.
The perinatal experience sits at the intersection of biology, identity, grief, and love. It asks something specific of the people who treat it — not just clinical training, but a deep understanding of what this chapter actually requires of a person.
That's why every therapist listed on Mativa has built their practice around this work. Not clinicians who see perinatal clients occasionally. Specialists who have made it their focus — and whose profiles reflect that clearly, so you can recognize the right fit without having to decode a credential list.
High-Risk Pregnancy & NICU
Birth & Postpartum
EARLY PARENTHOOD
LOSS + Grief
Trying to conceive
PREGNANCY
Specialists in every stage.
Every therapist listed on Mativa has demonstrated specialization in perinatal mental health. Each application is reviewed individually.
We don't list therapists who have seen a pregnant client. We list therapists who have built their practice around this work. That distinction is everything.
From the founder
I'm Stella, a perinatal mental health counselor, and I've been on both sides of this search. During my own fertility struggles, and again after the birth of my son, I experienced firsthand how hard it was to find truly specialized care. I knew what to look for — and it was still exhausting.
I spent years after that watching clients arrive depleted from the search itself. They'd been handed long directories, scrolled through hundreds of profiles, and still couldn't tell who actually understood their experience.
The problem wasn't a shortage of skilled therapists. It was a mismatch. The systems for finding specialized perinatal care weren't built for the people who needed it most.
Mativa is what I built to close that gap. A focused directory where every profile reflects genuine specialization, so you can recognize the right fit without having to decode a credential list. Specialized care. Clear profiles. A trusted place to start.
The right support,
right now.
For clients
Browse perinatal specialists who already understand where you are. No referral needed. No explaining yourself from the beginning.
Reach clients who
need your expertise.
For therapists
Mativa connects perinatal specialists with a focused, high-intent client base. A smaller directory means your listing isn't buried — it's found.